Best Buddies International
http://www.bestbuddies.org
Charity Category:
Disabilities
Best Buddies International - dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for friendships and integrated employment.
Best Buddies mission is to educate middle school, high school and college students, community citizens and corporations, and employers about the emotional, function and natural needs and abilities of people with mental retardation.Best buddies involves students in 1,000 middle school, high school, and college campuses across the country and internationally. In these settings Best buddies educates the students and provide one to one friendships with students and some staff as well. For those with limited personal time, Best Buddies helps people with intellectual disabilities connect with others through technology with its online friendship program, e-BuddiesIn addition Best Buddies educates the public on understanding people with intellectual disabilities and providing integrated employment.